Madonna Claps Back at Ageist Comments After Appearing at Grammys

Madonna Claps Back at Ageist Comments , After Appearing at Grammys.

Madonna introduced Kim Petras and Sam Smith's "Unholy" performance at the Grammy Awards on Feb.

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Madonna introduced Kim Petras and Sam Smith's "Unholy" performance at the Grammy Awards on Feb.

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A close-up photo of Madonna's face later went viral online.

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Her Instagram page was hit with negative comments condemning her alleged "obsession with plastic surgery.".

CNN reports that Madonna has never publicly commented on plastic surgery rumors.

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CNN reports that Madonna has never publicly commented on plastic surgery rumors.

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But on Feb.

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Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim — , Madonna, via Instagram.

... many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone's face!, Madonna, via Instagram.

Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in, Madonna, via Instagram.

Madonna went on to address the criticism she's received throughout her career.

I have never apologized for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and I’m not going to start, Madonna, via Instagram.

I have been degraded by the media since the beginning of my career but I understand that this is all a test and I am happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind me can have an easier time in the years to come, Madonna, via Instagram